The Soldier Super Suit By Michael Silva ITMG 100 Section 06 TALOS The US government called for a new TALOS Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit Advanced Infantry Uniform Promises to provide ID: 458328
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TALOS:
The Soldier Super Suit
By Michael Silva
ITMG 100, Section 06Slide2
TALOS The US government called for a new TALOS:Tactical Assault Light Operator SuitAdvanced Infantry UniformPromises to provide: Superhuman StrengthGreater ballistic protection
TALOS: Iron Man Super Suit Slide3
Combat Uses‘Liquid Armor’Stiffens at moment of contact for increased stopping powerIncreased mobility in a battle suitSensor CuesMonitors heart rate, breathing, temperatureWound-stasis, to stop bleeding Slide4
Non-Combat UseIntelligent weight distributionReduces stress on jointsExoskeletonIncreased strengthIncreased physical capacityInternal body sensorsInjury sensorsSlide5
ComplexityMost complex armor createdMultiple industries working on itTechnology from all different fieldsMost advanced technology in each fieldSome technology isn’t finished yetHigh expectationsSlide6
Many Want to Help DesignTALOS concept artSlide7
OppositionMany believe that it is promoting sending more troops into combat because of ‘increased security of troops’Many flaws in designNot expected to be field-tested for three yearsNon-existent technologyLong-lasting power sourceSlide8
Pros and ConsPro
ConAdvanced technologyX
X
Heads
-up Displays
X
Low battery life
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No
long-term power
X
Increased protection
X
Encourages fighting
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Health monitoring
XSlide9
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